Pump Distributors Education and Training

Catch the eye of pump suppliers with training and education

By Virginia Franco, Freelance Writer

Operating pumps sold by industrial pump distributors is not for a novice user. To be employed by a pump supplier, water pump distributors or any other type of pump distributor, you must have specialized training on pumps and pump systems.

There are many ways to receive training that would be recognized by a pump distributor. Increase your marketability and further your career in the industry with targeted pump distributors education and training. Below are a few suggestions that can get you started:

1. Enroll in courses recognized and respected by, or perhaps even sponsored by, industrial pump distributors.

2. Gain respect of those who work for pump distributors and industrial pump suppliers with MTAA Certification in Pump & Pump Systems.

3. Read pump suppliers' manuals, or those published by pump manufacturers, to gain a detailed understanding of brand-specific pump operations and user instructions.

4. Keep abreast of the competition among pump distributors by reading or subscribing to industry magazines.

Enroll in courses recognized by industrial pump distributors

Taking courses run by pump wholesalers or distributors, or by schools that are well-recognized by these same companies, is a great way to learn about brand-specific pumps and can enhance your education on the topic of pumps and pump systems.
Try: Those who complete a course in Pump and Pump Systems with American Trainco receive free MTAA testing. ITT Industries' Little Red Schoolhouse offers a select number of three-day courses pertaining to pumps within hydronic and steam systems.

Gain pump distributor respect with MTAA Certification in Pump & Pump Systems

The Maintenance Training Association of the Americas (MTAA) was established to provide consistency in regard to training standards for maintenance and operations of commercial and industrial facility equipment. The MTAA Pumps & Pump Systems Certification Test measures the knowledge of maintenance and repair technicians on pumps and pump systems.
Try: MTAA's website explains its rating scale for instructional courses as well as instructors. This rating system is designed to help you evaluate which courses are best when pursuing continuing education. Purchase a copy of the MTAA Pump & Pump Systems Certification Test through Martin Learning, available online and on paper.

Read pump suppliers' manuals to get detailed understanding of pump operations and user instructions

User and operations manuals published by pump suppliers, distributors or manufacturers, are a wonderful resource for those in the industry. They provide brand and model-specific information on maintenance, repair and troubleshooting.
Try: Walrus Pump's website includes instruction manuals of its pumping systems in PDF format. Industrial Gas Technology's site has instructional and operational manuals for its various pumps and pump products also in PDF format.

Keep abreast of the competition among pump distributors by reading industry magazines

Keep up with the latest developments involving pump suppliers and pump distributors by getting subscriptions to industry newsletters and magazines. This sort of literature will tell you who is who in the industry and give you an idea of what is happening in the business.
Try: Impeller has an online pump magazine that can also be e-mailed to you by clicking on the "subscribe to free newsletter" link in the lower left-hand corner of the page. Cahaba Media Group's Pumps & Systems magazine can be read online or delivered right to your door.